All Roads Lead Back to IndiaFest... at Knoxville, USA

http://www.knoxvillemandir.org/temple/indiafest/

India Festival at Knoxville

Details:

Date: Saturday, 23rd August 2008

Time: 3pm - 9pm

Venue: Hindu Community Center (HCC)

Directions: On I-40 East - Take exit 369 for Watt Road. After taking the exit, make a right onto Watt Road. Go about 1/4 mile and make a right onto Hickory Creek Road (sharp turn). Go about 2 miles on Hickory Creek Road, the Community Center will be on your left.

Address: 8580 Hickory Creek Road
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865)988-3820

Event	Time	Details	Location
Opening Ceremony	3-4 pm	Guest introduction, lamp lighting, recital of US and Indian national anthems, guest speeches, HCC tour for the guests, guest interaction at the food court.	Auditorium
Cultural Events -1	4-5pm	This slot has the following cultural events: A prayer dance for Lord Ganesha Folk dance from the state of Kerala A medley depicting different festivals of India "Kuchipudi dance", a traditional dance from the Southern state of Andhra Pradesh "Garba dance", a traditional dance from the Western state of Gujrat "Bhangra", a folk dance from the Northen state of Punjab	Auditorium
Indian musical instruments live demonstration/ performances	5-6pm & 8-8:30pm	Local performers will play medley of Indian musical instruments	Upper level, stall A2
Recital of Mahatma Gandhi's favorite prayer	6 - 6:15pm	Local performers will sing Mahatma Gandhi's favorite prayer	Upper level, stall A3
Cultural Events -2	6:30 -7:30pm	This slot has the following cultural events: "Bharatanatyam dance", a traditional dance from the Sothern state of Tamilnadu Fashion show ? "Culture Walk of India", depicting ethnic wear Folk dance from the Eastern state of West Bengal "Dandiya rass", a traditional dance performed during the festival of Navratri Classical dance from South India Folk dance from the Western state of Maharashtra	Auditorium